Google Places Removes Print Your Own QR Code
In December 2009, Google began this big Google Maps business push to get businesses to start using QR codes. It was fairly popular, many businesses who did not get a QR code decal wanted them but Google couldn't easily send them out...

Google's New AdSense Custom Search Ads
Google announced they are launching a new beta AdSense search product named AdSense Custom Search Ads.
What does it do? In short, they are AdSense ads designed for search results pages...

Add Google As An IM Buddy: Google Talk Guru
Many of you who read this site on a daily basis also know what it is like to receive very basic questions from friends and family via IM. All those questions can often be answered with a quick Google search...

Google Giant Earbuds
Spotted this Google schwag, where Google handed out these huge earbud speakers, a mug and jelly bellies. I am not sure why this person got this gift, but it is neat stuff.